BROOKLYN, N.Y., APRIL 5TH, 1937
BROOKLYN, N.Y., APRIL 5TH, 1937
Mr. F. Ide.
Beloved Brother, — Thanks for two letters. I am very interested in all the information and thank you for it. I am assured that you and Mr. Elliott have been helped in selecting Mr. Beattie to work with you at the Depot and I shall have liberty in looking to the Lord for you all.
I appreciate all your thoughtfulness for us in view of our arrival in England. The thought to land at Queenstown did not mature and so we have decided, God willing, to land at Southampton. We shall go direct to Teddington, as you kindly suggest — that is, if we arrive in time for this on the Saturday; but if we do not arrive until Sunday morning no doubt your thought would be that we should remain in Southampton until Monday morning. The Lord will help, I am sure, as to all this.
So far, I have made no commitments later than May, save that with Mr. Price for meetings at Crouch End on June 12th; but things are steadily clearing and I hope inside of ten days to make a programme, under the Lord, up to August 8th. I shall try and cover as much ground as possible.
I attended meetings at London, Ontario, during the holidays. The Lord helped greatly, especially as meeting current conditions in that province. Mr. W——— has been circulating letters advocating groups of meetings merging and acting together in regard of certain matters, such as fellowship meetings. Thus each meeting would surrender its assembly status in regard of such matters. You can perceive the drift of this view. Those in London, as by certain circumstances brought [p. 83] into it, have taken the matter up with Mr. W——— and I hope he will withdraw the letters. J. Dean and L. E. Samuels were at Knoxville. Arthur Taylor was also there. The Lord evidently gave them a profitable time.
I trust the dear brethren in Great Britain had much cheer during the holidays, also Belfast. Much prayer has gone up. You are aware that Jim and his wife are sailing, God willing, by the Europa, on the 10th.
Mr. ——— wrote me a bad letter lately. I do not know if he is circulating it. Jim will take a copy of my reply.
My wife unites in love in Christ to Mrs. Ide and you all.
Affectionately in Him,
James Taylor.